Zesty Korean Kimchi Cheese Pizza with Scallions

Name: Zesty Korean Kimchi Cheese Pizza with Scallions
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ tsp); 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup warm water; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup kimchi, chopped; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional); ½ cup tomato sauce; 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sriracha

A fusion delight that combines the bold flavors of Korea with classic cheesy goodness

This vibrant pizza combines spicy kimchi and rich cheese, creating a unique taste explosion. It’s perfect for an adventurous pizza night!

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Dough

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 packet instant yeast (2 ¼ tsp)

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp olive oil

1 cup warm water

For the Toppings

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup kimchi, chopped

2 scallions, thinly sliced

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Sauce

½ cup tomato sauce

1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

For the Drizzle

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp sriracha

Preparation

Preparing the Dough

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

Form Dough

Mix in the olive oil and warm water until a dough forms.

Knead and Rise

Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes, then let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Ensure the yeast is activated by using warm, not hot, water.

Mixing the Sauce

Combine Sauce Ingredients

In a small bowl, mix tomato sauce, gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

Adjust Seasoning

Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.

You can experiment with different cheeses to enhance the flavor blend.

Set Aside

Set aside for later use.

Cooking Process

Baking the Crust

Pre-bake the crust in a preheated oven at 475°F (245°C) for 5 minutes.

Adding the Toppings

Spread sauce, sprinkle cheeses, add kimchi, and scallions over the crust.

Final Bake

Return to the oven and bake for another 12–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.

Plating & Serving